Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...supported by moderate Democrats like Moore, Republican donors and voters, the Austin Police Association (APA President Michael Bullock has..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...they are unlikely to have a dramatic impact on Austin's housing supply, which has lagged behind household growth over..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Suffering With the Statesman

Ragging on the daily isn’t as much fun now, but sometimes it still needs to happen

"...change in our communities. But we think life in Austin is interesting enough as it is, without us creating..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...travelers to and from our city were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), as they often are, but for..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Just Says No to Weed Busts, No-Knock

City Council made both policy in 2020, now voters codify them as law

"...Austin voters sent a resounding message to the Austin Police..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...through Tuesday stands at 6.72%, or just over 57,000 votes cast. Normal local campaign rules of thumb would suggest..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Costly Pastime of Politics

The big bucks are rolling in to local candidates and PACs. Why, and for what?

"...Voices of Austin, the political nonprofit that advocates for undoing much of..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...one thing that almost everyone can agree on in Austin, it's that our transportation situation is unacceptable and unsustainable...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

A Tidal Wave of People Batter the Foundations of Austin’s Structural Racism

Thousands took to Downtown and Eastside streets to say, emphatically, that Black Lives Matter

"...week prior by protest violence – mostly waged by Austin police – the Austin Justice Coalition's Black Austin Rally..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...On Monday, Aug. 19, the Travis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to place on the Nov. 5 ballot a..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Activists Say Austin Public Library Policy Change Is Overdue

Disturbing the library

"...this week to ask for an overhaul of the Austin Public Library's code of conduct policies regarding children, specifically..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...When the brand-new 10-1 Austin City Council took office in 2015 with a grand..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...The pitfalls of Austin's pool system are so enduring that they have inspired..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam

TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way

"...of Real Values for Texas (a forum co-sponsor, with Austinites for Fair Taxes) also spoke, on the statewide group's..."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Putting Out the Fire

Council-brokered agreement at AFD could be a city breakthrough

"...something that had eluded its predecessors: It brought together Austin Fire Department Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr and Austin Fire..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: First Bread, Then Circus

If the 83rd Lege glazed your eyeballs, act two might wake the balcony

"...maps that the courts had concluded discriminated against minority voters. It's not entirely clear why the rush – since..."

May 31, 2013 News Column by Michael King

City Council: Austin Energy (Again) and the President's Visit

With Barack Obama coming to Austin, the Council agenda is slim

"...May 9, has been watered down to a slimmer action plan, with a good number of items getting punted,..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Point Austin: What's Not on the Ballot

The ballot has some choices, but not all choices

"...requires voting somewhere in the county – no single voter will actually face such a ballot, either in written..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: This Week's War ...

A few irritable speculations, from D.C. to City Hall

"...do not believe that the President can take military action – including any kind of strategic bombing – against..."

March 25, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Way of the Strayhorn

Carole's for Austin. Is Austin for Carole?

"...an "all funds" number – including revenue-generating departments like Austin Energy – instead of a "general funds" budget number..."

Feb. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Who's Blue?

Understanding Austin political speak

"...After Saturday's vote (be there or be square), you might think you've..."

May 9, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Gift Horse

A rich guy wants to give AISD $7 million. What's the catch?

"...Largely below the public radar, for many weeks the Austin Independent School District's large Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee has..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Beside the Point

The streets are mean, and so is the City Council

"...Petula Clark Fan Club, coincidentally composed of all your Austin council members (though the inside word is that Brewster..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin to Vote Smoke-Free?

Anti-smoking ordinance lands on May 7 ballot

"...lines are now in place over the upcoming public vote on a new Austin ordinance that aims to ban..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Austin @ Large: For Whom the Road Tolls

The Regional Mobility Authority takes small but necessary steps in the direction of multi-modal transportation

"...for a second public hearing in June, followed by action in July to make it part of CAMPO's official..."

May 21, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large: Mixed Signals

Why is the City Council trying to undercut single-member districts?

"...been seeing, though, is how politics actually works, with Austin's green people -- be they backing Griffith, or Daryl..."

March 8, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Gus Takes Affirmative Action

"...And an unconventional wild-card candidate carrying the banner for Austin's progressives and counterculture activists...."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Voting Rights Action

Texas Dems storm the Capitol (peacefully!)

"...the 87th Texas Legislature would convene July 8. (See "Austin at Large.") The rally came three weeks after Democrats..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Friday’s Latinx Mega-Stream Proclaims Rock the Border, Stop the Wall, and Vote!

Online rally stars G-Fantasma, B-Pumas, G-Chavez y mucho mas

"...sense of a cross-border relationship and connection,” attests the Austin-based guitarist, whose groups Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Money Chicha..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin At Large: Chronicles of Deaths, Foretold

The coronavirus works for free and cares not about its approval rating

"...the Fox News noise machine require each and every action of the ruling Red Team to have as its..."

May 22, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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